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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones Separate

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have reportedly
decided to spend some time apart, according to a report in People magazine.

“Our sources tell us there were several factors,” Peter
Castro, deputy editor for People, told ABC News. “It’s undeniable that his throat cancer and
her bi-polar disorder created a perfect storm of tension and issues that were
really hard to overcome.”

According to People, the 68-year-old Douglas’ frank comments
about the cause of his throat cancer – he blamed it on a virus he contracted
during oral sex – may have been one of the factors contributing to the alleged
rift.

“He gave very candid interviews about his sexual past that
she really bristled at. She was not
happy about his comments and that sort of got the ball rolling in terms of the
split,” said Castro.

In May, Douglas told ABC News’ Elizabeth Vargas that he
admired his wife’s openness about her battles with bi-polar disorder.

“She was smart to go public, you now,” Douglas said. “[It] sort of reminded me of when I had to
come out about the cancer. You know,
[it] just clears up a lot of rumors.”

The couple was last seen together publicly at a Barbra
Streisand tribute in April.

The pair are Hollywood royalty, and for 13 years they’ve led
a glamorous life, had two children and helped each other through their health
crises.

The 43-year-old Zeta-Jones, an Academy Award-winning actress
whose has starred in the films “Traffic,” “Entrapment” and “The Mask of Zorro,”
announced in 2011 that she suffered from bi-polar disorder.

People magazine also claims that the incarceration of
Douglas’ oldest son, Cameron, who pleaded guilty to selling bulk quantities of
methamphetamine and cocaine, also created tension between Douglas and
Zeta-Jones.

A representative for Michael Douglas had no comment on the
allegations Thursday evening. A representative for Zeta-Jones did not
immediately respond to a request for comment.